Teen Star Syllabus

 

First Semester – Guys

 

I.                   Introduction to Teen Star,

·         Sexuality, Responsiblity, Maturity, Values

 

II.                Male & Female Anatomy (Genesis)

·          Erections/Wet Dreams

 

III.             Hormones (Male & Female)

·         Male/Female Differences

·         Homosexuality

·         Male Guest Speaker

 

IV.              Ovulation, Menstrual Cycle, Fertility Awareness

 

V.                 Final Semester Exam

 

VI.              Small group workshops will take place throughout 1^st semester

 

 

Second Semester – Coed

 

VII.                              Fetal Development

·         Begin “Watch Me Grow” Spiritual Adoption Project

 

VIII.                             Abortion

 

IX.                               Birth Control

 

X.                                Morality

·         Fr. Jaffe, PVI Chaplain

 

XI.                               Media & Peer Pressure

·         Chastity Modesty, Abstinence

 

XII.                              Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)/AIDS

 

XIII.                             Dating, Totally Committed Relationship, Marriage

 

XIV.          Teen Pregnancy

·         “Decisions” paper

·         Death of a Baby

·         Guest Speakers

 

XV.             Final Exam/Exit Questionnaire